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Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930
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Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 January 1900 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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A fine vintage engagement ring set with a unique, oval shaped old mine cut diamond in a four-claw yellow gold setting. The diamond - graded by de Beers as I colour, VS2 clarity - is extremely bright and lively - and sits between dramatic spear-shaped shoulders, leading to a slender 18k yellow gold shank.

Accompanied by a De Beers Institute of Diamonds grading report. A unique number has been inscribed on this diamond providing utmost security.

Cut:  Old mine oval cut.

Colour:  I.

Clarity:  VS2.

Carat:  0.64.

Circa:  1930.

Size:  M 1/2 (UK) or 6 1/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The diamond is 6.00 x 5.10mm. Sits 5.6mm from the finger.

Weight:  2.42 grams.

Metal:  18k yellow gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/vintage-0-64-carat-old-oval-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1930

Item # 119814S266

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Vintage Oval Diamond Ring to the 1930s.

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SA1228206
Dealers Internal Reference
119814S266
Description
A fine vintage engagement ring set with a unique, oval shaped old mine cut diamond in a four-claw yellow gold setting.
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The diamond - graded by de Beers as I colour, VS2 clarity - is extremely bright and lively - and sits between dramatic spear-shaped shoulders, leading to a slender 18k yellow gold shank.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
fig 1. A vintage 1930s yellow gold ring featuring a central claw-set oval cut diamond with tapered shoulders.
fig 1. Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

Accompanied by a De Beers Institute of Diamonds grading report. A unique number has been inscribed on this diamond providing utmost security.

Cut:  Old mine oval cut.

Colour:  I.

Clarity:  VS2.

Carat:  0.64.

fig 2. A vintage 1930s yellow gold ring featuring a central claw-set oval cut diamond with tapered shoulders.
fig 2. Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

Circa:  1930.

Size:  M 1/2 (UK) or 6 1/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The diamond is 6.00 x 5.10mm. Sits 5.6mm from the finger.

Weight:  2.42 grams.

Metal:  18k yellow gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

fig 3. A vintage 1930s yellow gold ring featuring a central claw-set oval cut diamond with tapered shoulders.
fig 3. Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/vintage-0-64-carat-old-oval-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1930

Item # 119814S266

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Vintage Oval Diamond Ring to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228206
Dealers Internal Ref
119814S266
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Archive I A vintage 1930s yellow gold ring featuring a central claw-set oval cut diamond with tapered shoulders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

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CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A vintage 1930s yellow gold ring featuring a central claw-set oval cut diamond with tapered shoulders.
Vintage 0.64 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1930
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A vintage 1930s yellow gold ring featuring a central claw-set oval cut diamond with tapered shoulders.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialYellow Gold, Diamond
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsClaw setting, Tapered shoulders, Oval cut gemstone, Single stone solitaire

This vintage 1930s engagement ring originates from the Art Deco period and carries a single-stone solitaire design. The piece consists of an 18k yellow gold band with a polished finish, holding a central oval cut diamond in a four-claw setting. The mounting includes dramatic spear-shaped tapered shoulders leading to a slender shank. Observable details in the photograph comprise the bright, multifaceted gemstone, the secure claw prongs hugging the curved edges of the diamond, and the smooth, reflective metal surface of the yellow gold band. The diamond measures 6.00 x 5.10 mm, with the setting sitting 5.6 mm from the finger. As a classic item of fine jewellery, this ring serves as a timeless engagement or commitment ring worn daily on the hand. It complements both vintage and modern jewellery collections, pairing easily with other stacking bands or worn alone as a striking statement piece. The warm hue of the yellow gold contrasts cleanly against the colourless sparkle of the central diamond, while the structural geometry of the shoulders frames the stone securely.

FAQs

Engagement rings from the 1930s typically bridge the transition between geometric Art Deco design and softer Retro styles, featuring hand-cut diamonds mounted in classic yellow or white gold settings.

Rings from this period were predominantly crafted from yellow gold, platinum, or white gold, featuring hand-faceted diamonds such as old European, old mine, or early oval cuts set into claw or rub-over mountings.

Authentic 1930s rings display characteristic hand-cut diamond facets, period hallmarks, hand-carved shoulders, and precise claw settings without modern laser-welding marks.

A vintage diamond ring pairs smoothly with simple, modern metal bands or stacked fine rings, creating a contrast between modern minimalist designs and historical craftsmanship.

Clean vintage diamond rings using warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners if settings are delicate, and store separately in a fabric-lined box to prevent surface scratches.
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